How Life Unfolds - for Clara by odie
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This upload is to request prayers for my Grandmother, Clara Josephine, who is waiting for the right moment to leave this world. On Friday morning she suffered a massive stroke with hemorrhaging and isn't expected to recover.
She would have been 93 in March so I think this will be a peaceful & welcome passing for her. It is possible she is waiting for all of us to gather to say our goodbyes.
How our lives unfold is to me very much like this rose. It can be beautiful from all angles, even with a bruise or tear in the edge. We don't know for certain what is on the inside but should fully expect that it is also full of lovely surprises if you are patient enough to watch & wait for them.
This photo was directly from my camera. No touch up necessary except slight sharpening, framing and of course resizing.
Thank you so much for dropping in and any prayers offered up.
God Bless,
Jodie

Comments (23)
Gorgeous and beautiful image. excellent macro!!
Great capture!
A beautiful image for a very special occasion.
With a prayer for you both and I will say how nice this photo is for the dedication. Excellent
Beautiful picture to go with wonderful memories of a life well lived. And how fortunate we have that hope through a Risen Savior who promises that, sometime in the future, we can once again be united with the loved ones who've gone ahead of us. I'll be praying that the Lord gives comfort to your family is this time of parting.
so sorry for your Grandmother. peace be to the family. wonderful shot
my deepest sympathies to you Jodie, and hopes that your grandmother be in peace deep inside, and much peace to you and your loved ones as well. The image is beautiful & direct and speaks of deep mystery & beauty...Much comfort your way and to all those who knew & loved Clara Josephine. Love & bows of sympathy to you all. love, m
something else is in charge... doesn't make it any easier, but it is the truth... our sympathies are with you and your family.
this is a beautiful photo Jodie ... my heart goes out to you and your family. Cherish the memories always -- all 90-some years worth of them :)
As Tim says...... Lovely photo.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, may God grant you wisdom and inner peace.
Jodie, if she lives at this moment I am certain she will feel within her heart the prayers of others for her peaceful passing. Wonderful it is that she is ready to go...sad it is how death affects the rest of us. Yet, perhaps joy of a special sort, with a tear in the eye, knowing her life is done and now she will be in eternal peace...that is how I felt when my mother left this earth and this may well suit Clara and you and the family. The beautiful rose is quite fitting. I once photographed a lovely blue butterfly, only later in viewing to see the tear in one wing. All the while watching the creature flit and fly from flower to flower, no defect was seen but only its life and beauty. God Bless and Certain prayers. Tom.
How beautiful these words - from ALL of you. Thank you.
Our hearts and prayers are with you both. A Beautiful Rose to celebrate a Beautiful life. Skipper
Most beautiful...and the best to your family holding on with your grandmother. I have no doubt she will pass on wih good thoughts of a wonderful life...your in our thoughts and prayers, all of you.
Oh Jodie... what a wonderful priviledge you all have had to have her with you for such a long time. May God bring peace to her but also to you and the family during this time of saying goodbye. Hugs, Carin xx
My thoughts are with you my friend, Hugsss, Roger
Beautiful.. all the best to your family at this time.
Lovely pic, and my thought are with you at this time.
Wonderful choice of photo for this moment Jodie. My thoughts are with you dear!
Great macro of an always difficult to capture red rose, Jodie! And I echo all of the previous comments in re your grandmother, Clara.
Happy Cristmas my dear friend Jodie, I wish you and your loving family a happy New Year, thanks for sharind your frienship and work, Happy New Year ! Lovely and tender capture, beautiful dedi !
Beautiful macro!